Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Three Stone Boulder Opal Diamond Engagement Ring 14K Yellow Gold. Free Domestic USPS First Class Shipping!
Opal, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Black Opal Doublet & Diamond Pave Shoulder 14K White Gold Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Black opal doublet and diamond ring featuring a 15.2 x 9.2mm oval opal doublet with vibrant blue, red, and green color play, accented by 0.20 carats of diamonds in 14K white gold twi...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.70ct Black Opal Sapphire Tsavorite & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, US
Custom-cut blue Sapphires totaling 2.10 carat, green Tsavorites totaling 0.20 carat and natural Diamonds totaling 0.58 carat complete this ring.
Diamond, Opal, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, Black Opal, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian Opals Diamonds 18 Karat Gold Ring, Circa 1890s, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Details * Victorian opal and diamond trilogy ring * Circa 1890s * Natural Australian opals * Ten old cut diamonds * Diamonds approximately 1.5mm-2.5mm * 18 carat yellow gold * Stamp...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Opal & Diamond 18K Prong Set Ring
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
Please ask all necessary questions prior to placing an order. This ring comes with an appraisal. From Appraisal: VINTAGE EIGHTEEN KARAT YELLOW GOLD OPAL AND DIAMOND RING: Set in the...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Marquise Opal w/ 0.10ctw Diamond Pyramid Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Green Orange Color Play - 2.61 x 4.5mm (approx.) (4) Natural Genuine Opal - Marquise Cut - Prong Set ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Australian Solid Black Opal Diamond Ring Split Shank Size N / 6.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
A beautifully crafted 18ct gold ring featuring a generous size of a natural Australian solid opal with a dark body tone that reveals vibrant flashes of green, red, yellow, and subtle...
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$776Sale Price|20% Off
Pink Opal Engraved Rectangular Shape Green Onyx Pyramid 14k Solid Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique ring with a big Engraved Rectangular Shape Pink Opal ,measuring 27 mm. x 22 mm x 10mm. and weighing 60 Carats with a nice Pyramid Green Onyx measuring 10 mm x 12 mm set in 14 ...
Onyx, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14 Carat Gold Opal and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The stones have strong flashes of all colours especially blue, orange and green. Surrounding the opals are sparkling diamonds which total 90pts.
Opal, Diamond, 9k Gold, Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Opal & 1.40ctw Diamond Large Bombe Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (9) Natural Genuine Opal - 1 Oval Cabochon Cut 9 Pear Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Color w/ Some Light Play of Green, Orange, & Violet Color - 10x8.3mm (oval), 5.27...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$7,585Sale Price|20% Off
Contemporary 18K Gold, Heart Fire Opal, Diamond and Multi-Gemstone Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Handcrafted in solid 18kt white gold, the ring is built around a magnificent, rare heart-shaped central fire opal weighing an impressive 6.50 carats.
Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire,...
$3,664Sale Price|30% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Black Opal Diamond Ring, Circa 1990s, Size 9
Located in Palm Desert, CA
14 Karat Yellow Gold Black Opal Diamond Ring. A striking ring with diamonds channel-set diagonally at the center and triangle-shaped black opal inlays.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Amethyst Opal Diamond Flower Cluster Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (5) Natural Genuine Amethyst - Oval Cut - Prong Set - Medium to Deep Purple Color - 5 x 3mm (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon - Prong Set - White Base w...
Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Opal Diamond Ring - 10k Marquise Cabochon .31ctw Two-Stone
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Opals Carat(s): .30ctw Cut: Marquise Cabochon Color: Wh...
Diamond, Opal, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal Horizon - Step Cut Diamond set over an Australian Opal in Handmade Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Structural brilliance of diamonds. A story of Earth and light. Details for the buyer Gemstone composition: 1 Oval Australian Opal – 1.96Cts Neon-blue and green flash Diamond compo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold
8.5 Carat Opal Emerald Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Retro Antique Ring
Located in New York, NY
The stunning monumental statement ring is 14 Karat White Gold. The design of this Art Deco - Retro masterpiece is a delight from every angle and the combination of the vivid opal wi...
Diamond, Opal, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,580Sale Price|20% Off
Black Opal & Diamond Halo Statement Cocktail Men's Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Elevate your jewelry collection with this breathtaking Black Opal Cabochon and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Black Opal, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.92 Carat Australian Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful Australian Opal and Diamond ring features a spectacular 4.92 carat Lightening Ridge white opal center displaying phenomenal plays of color.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Oval Cabochon White Opal and Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
White Opal & Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold. The oval cabochon opal is set in 4 prongs and measures approximately 7.1mm x 5.1mm x 3.1mm.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
8.10ct Ethiopian Black Opal Diamond Ring Oval Princess Estate 14k Gold Cocktail
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish contemporary Ethiopian black opal & diamond ring crafted in 14 karat white gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Crab Sea Cancer Sapphire Green Pave & Blue Opal 18K White Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 4.10x4.10x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "177 Blue Sapphire 2.53 CT 17 White Diamonds 0.13 CT 20 Green Garnet 0.37 CT 1 MXOL 9.07 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 19.51 GM ...
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
11.32 Carat Australian Boulder Opal Diamond Sunburst 18k White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A superb platinum ring featuring a very fine Australian boulder opal.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
18.00 Carat Ethiopian Cabochon Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Amazing Ethiopian opal and diamond ring. Spectacular 17 millimeter round high dome cabochon of approximately 18.00 carats, sits in a 14k yellow gold setting with a double halo of rou...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum Boulder Opal and Diamond Ring features Natural Boulder Opal weighing 12.32 carats in an elongated shape with Pink, Gre...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Australian Boulder Opal with Diamonds Designer Ring 18K Gold Platinum V1107
Located in Osprey, FL
This stunning Australian Boulder Opal Ring is made from 18K Gold and Platinum and is a statement-making piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Solid Australian Black Opal & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size K / 5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning 18ct yellow gold ring featuring a petite, solid Australian black opal showcasing bright green and blue colours with two diamonds accented on the shoulders.
Black Opal, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Kai 6.15ctw Green Peridot, Opal, and Tsavorite Cocktail Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Designed to move from everyday wear to special occasions, this piece reflects a modern approach to fine jewelry—where color, craftsmanship, and individuality come together in a singl...
Opal, Peridot, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sugar Loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring
Located in Riverdale, NY
Exceptional sugar loaf Cabochon Opal and Diamond Ring. Opal stone is gorgeous with a translucent quality housing a fire-y orange glow from within. The blue green matrix on the surfac...
Diamond, Opal, Platinum, 14k Gold
Antique Victorian Solid Gold Opal and Old Mine Cut Diamond Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Orange, Green & Violet Colors - 8.2x6.4mm (approx.) (34) Natural Genuine Diamo...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold
Large Solid Gold GIA Pear Australian Black Opal Emerald & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 17-18k Yellow Gold w/ White Gold Prongs for the Diamonds - Stamped 18k Weight: 19.12 Grams Ring Size: 5.5 (fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase with ...
Diamond, Emerald, Black Opal, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Opal Diamond Ring Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Oval Crown Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage opal & diamond cocktail ring crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Triangle Australian Solid White Opal & Diamond Ring in 9ct Rose Gold
Located in SYDNEY, AU
This one-of-a-kind vintage opal ring was crafted in 9ct rose gold and set with a large 3.15ct, triangle cut top quality Australian solid white opal that exhibits red, orange, yellow,...
Diamond, Opal, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Ethiopian Opal 5.66ct Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold, UK
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
VS-VVS Clarity, H-I-J Colour • Materials: 14ct gold stamped • Ring size: UK R • Weight: 5.4 grams • Condition: Very good condition The opal shows shifting flashes of green, blue...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
French 20th Century Australian Opal Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
The ring is a flat gold wire. Total weight of the opal : 6.80 carats approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.50ct Oval Australian Solid Opal & Diamond 18K White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Performed in 18K White Gold, the ring is centrally set with a magnificent Australian Solid Opal of desirable oval shape, of impressive 3.50ct approx. (15 mm x 12 mm approx.), fro...
Diamond, Opal, White Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold 1.48ctw Oval Cabochon Opal w/ Round Diamond Scalloped Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Play of Green & Violet Colors - 10x8mm - 1.30ct (approx.) (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold 12.47ct Oval Opal and 0.66ctw Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
14k Yellow Gold 12.47ct Oval Opal and 0.66ctw Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Style: 14k Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring Material: 14k Yellow Gold Center Diamond: Ap...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold & Palladium AGL Australian Black Opal Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold & Palladium Ring Size: 6 Shank Maximum Width: 3.50 mm Weight: 12.83 grams One ladies 18K yellow gold and palladium vintage diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Palladium
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL & Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 5.54ctw Australian OPAL & Round Baguette Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Ring.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 6.94 Opal Diamonds And Emerald Cocktail Ring
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
* ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* This 18K White Gold Opal, Emerald, and Diamond Ring is breathtaking.
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 18k Gold
7.50 Carat Australian Oval Opal Diamond Halo Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful Australian opal and diamond cocktail ring. Intricately designed and breathtakingly radiant, the 7.50ct Australian oval opal is mounted in a 14k yellow gold setting, accentu...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Solid Yellow Gold Oval Colorful Opal w/ Diamond Halo Flower Cluster Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - White Base w/ Nice Green & Orange Play of Colors - 10.2x8mm (approx.) (14) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Rou...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.5ct Solid Australian Coober Pedy White Opal Diamond 14k Gold Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Expertly bezel-set in 14ct yellow gold, the opal is framed by elegant ribbon-like scrollwork and accented with a sparkling diamond.
Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Opal and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The old mine cut diamonds surrounding the opals total 42pts. The ring itself is modelled in 18ct gold and the stones set in platinum.
Diamond, Opal, Gold
2.28 Carat Australian Black Opal, Diamond Halo Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning 18k white gold cocktail ring features a gorgeous 2.28 carat oval black opal from the Mintabie Mine in Australia.
Diamond, Opal, Black Opal, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Gold Lightning Ridge Australian Solid Black Opal & Diamond Bow Ring O / 7
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Super cute 18ct gold ring featuring a petite, solid Australian Lightning Ridge black opal displaying vivid blue and green colours, to sparkling diamonds on the sides in bow-shaped se...
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
3.6 Carat Opal 6 Diamond Ring 14 Karat Gold Cocktail Statement Art Deco Ring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in a spectacular Antique Art Deco 3.55 Carat Opal and Six Diamond Cocktail Statement Ring. The fabulous Opal ring is 14 Karat Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Edwardian Gold & Platinum GIA Black Opal Diamond Halo Low Profile Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Opal - Oval Cabochon Cut - Milgrain Bezel Set - Harlequin Pattern - Black Color w/ Amazing Play of Orange, Green & Blue Color - 15.93 x 10.64 x ...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Victorian Antique 3.57ctw Opal Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dinner Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This AUTHENTIC Victorian OPAL and DIAMOND Ring will certainly pick your Imagination.
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 18 Carat Yellow Gold Oval Opal and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This exquisite opal and diamond cluster ring dates to the 1950s or 1960s and is simply sublime.
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Vintage Opal Ring 3.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage opal and diamond ring in 14k yellow gold floral design mounting.
Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent Two Colors Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in Suwanee, GA
Magnificent Two Colors Australian Boulder Opal Halo Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold.
Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Arrowhead Bezel Black Opal Burnish Diamond Accents Large Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 20.64 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Fitted on finger, item can not be sized) Ring Width: 35mm (1.37") (top of ring - north to south), 6.0mm (bottom o...
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Lightning Ridge Australian Solid Black Opal & Baguette Diamond 18ct Gold Ring
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Expertly crafted in solid 18ct yellow gold, this striking ring features a breathtaking Australian solid black opal sourced from Lightning Ridge.
Opal, Black Opal, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ethiopian Welo Opal Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Halo Size
Located in Puyallup, WA
Illuminate your evenings with the mesmerizing shine of our Ethiopian Welo Opal Diamond Ring. A truly remarkable piece of jewelry set in luscious 14K Yellow Gold, which houses an enth...
Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Australian Opal Diamond Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Australian Opal ring is all custom made by hand and features a stunning cabochon cut Natural beautiful color Opal total weight o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citr...
Antique Victorian Australian Opal and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Denver, CO
A luminous Australian opal measuring approximately 3.00 carats, with iridescent hues of blue, green, yellow, orange and pink, centers this exquisite antique ring surrounded by a halo...
Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Opal, Emerald, & Diamond Halo Ring - 14k Pear Cabochon 2.70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/2 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $40 or Down 1 1/2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Opal Carat(s): 1.60ct Cut: Pear Cabochon Natural Em...
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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